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2021-02-06 15:14:21Ecns.cn
Editor : Zhang Mingxin
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In the understanding of some scholars, “Xinjiang” is often misinterpreted as a “New Territory”. For example, James Millward(米华健), an important representative in the study of Qing Dynasty in North America, once came up with the view of “Manchurian colonialism”. Although this view is based on a redefinition of “colonialism”, applying Western academic concepts directly to Chinese history often makes people feels different from truth.
Is “Xinjiang” a “New Territory”?
It’s obviously a conceptual misdirection to deny the historical connection between Xinjiang and China based on the superficial meaning of the word “Xinjiang” and to think that it’s not necessary or natural for Xinjiang to be integrated to China. In the passage of time, all things may change on the surface, butwhether the nature of it will change at the same time needs to be judge carefully. If we want to avoid a superficial interpretation of “Xinjiang”, we should locate and define it in history.

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